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Peninsula School Board Position 2 | Two first-time candidates seek seat

Oct 14, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

PSD’s Position 2 race matches Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme.

Rawley challenging incumbent Kingsbury for PenMet board seat

Oct 13, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

The same quintet will govern PenMet Parks for the next two years unless Jesse Rawley supplants incumbent Laurel Kingsbury. Kurt Grimmer, who was also up for election, drew no challengers and will slide into his third six-year term. No other commissioner’s tenure expires until the end of 2027. The park district comprises Pierce County from

City Planning Department proposes development code overhaul to comply with new state laws

Oct 09, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The state-mandated changes will encourage developers to create affordable housing options, including elder housing and mixed-use structures.

Safe parking spaces available soon for families living in their vehicles

Oct 09, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

A local church will offer three safe parking spaces to families with children experiencing homelessness.

Barber emphasizes collaborative community governance in mayoral bid

Oct 06, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Mary Barber, appointed mayor almost a year ago, is running for a full term with an eye on community input and collaboration.

Traffic stop, license plate-reading camera debate inspired mayoral challenger

Oct 06, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Chris Haywood, the only candidate who filed to challenge incumbent Mayor Mary Barber, says city government has done some “pretty dreadful things” to the public.

26th District candidates pitch moderate stances on taxes and Trump

Oct 02, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The 26th District state Senate race pits appointed incumbent Deb Krishnadasan against six-term Rep. Michelle Caldier.

Arts Commission may re-issue call for Harbor Arbor Art

Sep 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Harbor Arbor Art project involves sculptures in the city’s Grandview Forest park. The sculptor wants to do the work at his studio.

Washington tax receipts expected to slide further

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

Lawmakers raised taxes in several areas during the 2025 legislative session, but revenues are falling fall short of what they expected.

City considers new protections for renters

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The city council has not asked staff to draft any new legislation, but it has discussed steps like a landlord registry and extended notice for large rent hikes.

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